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outcomes as opposed to a somatic zika. -- asymptomatic zika. we will learn how long a man infected with zika may harbor zika and spread it to sexual partners. we will learn how to stop the mosquito that spreads the zika virus, and for all of these things, we will need additional resources, which is why the emergency supplemental request is so important. we will learn more. a second thing that will happen is we will see more cases among travelers to the u.s. some of them will be pregnant, and that is why we have issued travel advice not to travel if you are pregnant, and we have worked with doctors, clinicians and others to provide that advice. we will see significant number of cases in puerto rico and other united states territories where there may be intensive spread of zika. this is a particularly urgent area and i would like to show you a series of slides that show what happened in the outbreak of little over two years ago. in may of 2014, the first case was identified in puerto rico. each of these slides is a two-week. two weeks later, two
outcomes as opposed to a somatic zika. -- asymptomatic zika. we will learn how long a man infected with zika may harbor zika and spread it to sexual partners. we will learn how to stop the mosquito that spreads the zika virus, and for all of these things, we will need additional resources, which is why the emergency supplemental request is so important. we will learn more. a second thing that will happen is we will see more cases among travelers to the u.s. some of them will be pregnant, and...
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most recently we had zika. having said that, i will tell you a bit about zika. it is divided up into four parts . at this point in the attention that is been paid to zika, most are familiar with it. i will go through rapidly. there are some point i want to underscore that may not have been underscored the past. sica is a single strand of rna. we have considerable experience with closely related viruses of the same family and genus. in fact, we have successfully developed vaccines to more than one of these. the issue of a vaccine for the virus is not completely new territory for us. the other issue is that it is a transmitted primarily by the mosquito. let's take a look at the history. you are aware of it. it was first recognized in 1947 in the zika forest of uganda. first recognized does not mean it evolved at that point. it did not all of a sudden start zika. it was probably around for a really long time before that it was only recognize that. the first human cases were reported in need of geary a -- in nigeria. the measure that has not completely unfolded is w
most recently we had zika. having said that, i will tell you a bit about zika. it is divided up into four parts . at this point in the attention that is been paid to zika, most are familiar with it. i will go through rapidly. there are some point i want to underscore that may not have been underscored the past. sica is a single strand of rna. we have considerable experience with closely related viruses of the same family and genus. in fact, we have successfully developed vaccines to more than...
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, effective zika response. but first we'll hear from someone who has been at the front lines of the crisis, turn 11. as the principal deputy assistant secretary for health at the department of health and human services, dr. mullen is to coordinate the administration's response to zika at home and around the globe, and we are thrilled to hear her insights this afternoon. please join me in welcoming dr. mullen. [applause] >> good afternoon. i would like to thank you for inviting me to be a part of this important event. and thank you for the introduction. i especially appreciate this convening, because we're discussing an ever important topic, ensuring access to maternal and reproductive health care at a critical time, zika outbreak. the disease, characterized by transmission by both mosquitoes and sex, as associated potentially severe birth outcomes. speaking from my new almost seven month perch as a federal official i want to share that as a physician and public health practitioner, i'm speaking to you from both
, effective zika response. but first we'll hear from someone who has been at the front lines of the crisis, turn 11. as the principal deputy assistant secretary for health at the department of health and human services, dr. mullen is to coordinate the administration's response to zika at home and around the globe, and we are thrilled to hear her insights this afternoon. please join me in welcoming dr. mullen. [applause] >> good afternoon. i would like to thank you for inviting me to be a...
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they bite someone who has zika and gives zika. >> is it one or a number of mosquitoes? >> the main number is eegypti. and the cockroach of mosquitoes and lives indoors and brode in a drop of water and the eggs can last a year and co-evolves with people and by thes only humans and bytes 4 or 5 people with one blood meal and they are engineered to spread disease rapidly. and zika causes a range of problems and we expect to see the syndrome confirmed cause canned by zika. >> what is it? >> it is is a paralysis and treated with medication. >> people ask, why didn't you think it was important decades ago? if you look at the clinical syndrome of zika, it is trivial in the context of source diseases like denghi. until it was clear that pregnant women who get infected in the pregnancy, have a risk and a vulnerability. >> i have the honor to announce the games of the 33rd olympiad are awarded to the city of rio dejaenero. >> brazil is ground ze-ro for the seeka vorce. and they have concerns that with the olympics visitors concern spreading the virus back to the u.s. and around t
they bite someone who has zika and gives zika. >> is it one or a number of mosquitoes? >> the main number is eegypti. and the cockroach of mosquitoes and lives indoors and brode in a drop of water and the eggs can last a year and co-evolves with people and by thes only humans and bytes 4 or 5 people with one blood meal and they are engineered to spread disease rapidly. and zika causes a range of problems and we expect to see the syndrome confirmed cause canned by zika. >> what...
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after contracting the zika virus. themonths we have asked republicans who control the senate to let us act well health experts at the world health organization, nih, and cdc have begged congress for the resources to fight this disease. let us act. more people infected by zika have developed a debilitating and sometimes fatal condition that damages the nervous system. themonths we have asked republicans who control the senate to let us act while more mothers infected by zika have given birth to babies with severe brain defects. askedr months, we have the republicans who control the senate to let us act. while the president has been forced to divert emergency funds from other critical areas, including the emergency ebola response. today, months after president obama first requested nearly $2 billion to fight the zika virus in the united states, the republicans who control the senate will finally, finally let us vote on options for funding the zika response. now today, the senate will container -- consider three proposal
after contracting the zika virus. themonths we have asked republicans who control the senate to let us act well health experts at the world health organization, nih, and cdc have begged congress for the resources to fight this disease. let us act. more people infected by zika have developed a debilitating and sometimes fatal condition that damages the nervous system. themonths we have asked republicans who control the senate to let us act while more mothers infected by zika have given birth to...
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find zika. t and then to hear from the negotiators in more than a week but even as the cdc called the then to talk. >> i think they should have. but i can put it down. but then with those export resources that they need to. the task the mosquitos. if this nation. >> will yield? >> i will be happy to you dash 1/2 include to the island and is estimated that c 20 percent in the with those i multiple hindrance that we know of but the actual number i think is in in the '80s of pregnant women that we know of. there hit as we invested degree tarot to provide the bin those with the statistics from the cdc shows those in space but that is why the republicans but for those prices serve $500 million but the fact is our friendspl across the data and have not told us the use and tune done with the club would like to ask from a and then also for those of infectiouinfectiou s diseases of was that the texas medical center last week talking to the expertshat s two-room wrote it as some of this be hit. >> there i
find zika. t and then to hear from the negotiators in more than a week but even as the cdc called the then to talk. >> i think they should have. but i can put it down. but then with those export resources that they need to. the task the mosquitos. if this nation. >> will yield? >> i will be happy to you dash 1/2 include to the island and is estimated that c 20 percent in the with those i multiple hindrance that we know of but the actual number i think is in in the '80s of...
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they called it the zika virus. it is spread almost exclusively through the bite of a mosquito, an aggressive daytime biter they have been diminished in the united states until the resurgence of dengue and chicken ghunga. we know a great deal about them but there is much scientists add mits they don't know about the virus. some of the reasons we don't know more about the disease include a small proportion, one in five, develop symptoms. it is only detectable for a few days in infected people's blood. the failure of current tests distinguished zika from current viruses. the ambassador to the united states, the brazilian government has deployed 220,000 troops and 300,000 health agents to fight the vector of the infection by visiting communities to educate the population and help eliminate all mosquito breeding grounds. experts cite links with the zika infection of pregnant mothers and disorders affecting unborn children. they are quick to point out no definitive link. according to brazil's ambassador micro cephaly in
they called it the zika virus. it is spread almost exclusively through the bite of a mosquito, an aggressive daytime biter they have been diminished in the united states until the resurgence of dengue and chicken ghunga. we know a great deal about them but there is much scientists add mits they don't know about the virus. some of the reasons we don't know more about the disease include a small proportion, one in five, develop symptoms. it is only detectable for a few days in infected people's...
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to a somatic zika. we will learn how long a man rnfected with zika may harbo zika and spread it to sexual partners. we will learn how to stop the mosquito that spreads the zika these and for all of things, we will need additional resources, which is why the emergency supplemental request is so important. we will learn more. a second thing that will happen is we will see more cases among travelers to the u.s. some of them will be pregnant, and that is why we have issued travel advice not to travel if you are pregnant, and we have worked with doctors, clinicians and others to provide that advice. we will see significant number of cases in puerto rico and other united states territories where there may be intensive spread of zika. this is a particularly urgent area and i would like to show you a series of slides that show what happened in the outbreak of little over two years ago. 2014, the first case was identified in puerto rico. each of these slides is a two-week. . two weeks later, two weeks later and
to a somatic zika. we will learn how long a man rnfected with zika may harbo zika and spread it to sexual partners. we will learn how to stop the mosquito that spreads the zika these and for all of things, we will need additional resources, which is why the emergency supplemental request is so important. we will learn more. a second thing that will happen is we will see more cases among travelers to the u.s. some of them will be pregnant, and that is why we have issued travel advice not to...
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, funding zika. but it makes it so that you can't go to planned parenthood for birth control, taken $500 million from veterans, we're going to affect how you spray pesticides, we're going to cut ebola funding, we're going to cut obamacare, and we're going to just for good measure, i think what we will do -- just for good measure -- we'll throw in the confederate flag thing. mr. president, i was here a week ago. 2,200 women at that time were infected with zika. here it is one week later and it is $2,900. about -- and it is 2,900. about 100 women a day are being infected with zika. there's been 500 of them now that are pregnant, that have been infected with zika. we don't know how many of those women are going to give birth to these children that are tremendously handicapped. shrunken brains, their skulls caved in sometimes. as we sit here dithering because of this foolishness on planned parenthood, clean water act, obamacare, ebola funding, confederate flag, each day more women are prevented from gett
, funding zika. but it makes it so that you can't go to planned parenthood for birth control, taken $500 million from veterans, we're going to affect how you spray pesticides, we're going to cut ebola funding, we're going to cut obamacare, and we're going to just for good measure, i think what we will do -- just for good measure -- we'll throw in the confederate flag thing. mr. president, i was here a week ago. 2,200 women at that time were infected with zika. here it is one week later and it...
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held a hearing on zika, zika preparedness. we've been working together in a bipartisan fashion to get this done. zika's a unique problem that will only increase. at the end of august there were 2,686 cases of travel-associated zika within the united states. these cases came from international travel, where the individual acquired zika abroad and discovered it when they returned to the united states. there have been also 35 cases of locally acquired mosquito-borne zika. as a matter of fact, we have a nontravel related case in our county. there have also been, again, 35 cases of locally acquired mosquito-borne zika. there are 35 individuals who got zika because a mosquito bit them within the united states. because of this local transmission, for the first time ever we now have a c.d.c. travel advisory about an area within the united states and the miami area. if you expand the incidences of zika to include territories, there would be 14,059 cases of locally acquired in-- infections of zika. mr. speaker, this is a large amount. w
held a hearing on zika, zika preparedness. we've been working together in a bipartisan fashion to get this done. zika's a unique problem that will only increase. at the end of august there were 2,686 cases of travel-associated zika within the united states. these cases came from international travel, where the individual acquired zika abroad and discovered it when they returned to the united states. there have been also 35 cases of locally acquired mosquito-borne zika. as a matter of fact, we...
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know about the zika virus? researchers in brazil are saying that potentially this could be spread through saliva. what's most concerning to you about what you don't know? guest: what's theoretically possible and happening are two things. zika is spread by mosquitoes. they are tough to control. it will bite four or five people at one blood meal. they can breed in the amount of water it takes a fill up a bottle cap. or theoretically even a drop of water. you have to get rid of maybe 90% of them or more before you protect people. so for me the immediate challenge is getting the best mosquito control into places this is spreading and doing everything we can to inform and provide services and protection to pregnant women to reduce their risk of getting the zika infection. >> doctor, can you step back and put the threat of zika in perspective? where does this rank in terms of health threats facing americans? guest: every health threat has a different nature and characteristic and appropriate response. zika is a parti
know about the zika virus? researchers in brazil are saying that potentially this could be spread through saliva. what's most concerning to you about what you don't know? guest: what's theoretically possible and happening are two things. zika is spread by mosquitoes. they are tough to control. it will bite four or five people at one blood meal. they can breed in the amount of water it takes a fill up a bottle cap. or theoretically even a drop of water. you have to get rid of maybe 90% of them...
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they bite someone who has zika and gives zika. >> is it one or a number of mosquitoes? >> the main number is eegypti. and the cockroach of mosquitoes and lives indoors and brode in a drop of water and the eggs can last a year and co-evolves with people and by thes only humans and bytes 4 or 5 people with one blood meal and they are engineered to spread disease rapidly. and zika causes a range of problems and we expect to see the syndrome confirmed cause canned by zika. >> what is it? >> it is is a paralysis and treated with medication. >> people ask, why didn't you think it was important decades ago? if you look at the clinical syndrome of zika, it is trivial in the context of source diseases like denghi. until it was clear that pregnant women who get infected in the pregnancy, have a risk and a vulnerability. >> i have the honor to announce the games of the 33rd olympiad are awarded to the city of rio dejaenero. >> brazil is ground ze-ro for the seeka vorce. and they have concerns that with the olympics visitors concern spreading the virus back to the u.s. and around t
they bite someone who has zika and gives zika. >> is it one or a number of mosquitoes? >> the main number is eegypti. and the cockroach of mosquitoes and lives indoors and brode in a drop of water and the eggs can last a year and co-evolves with people and by thes only humans and bytes 4 or 5 people with one blood meal and they are engineered to spread disease rapidly. and zika causes a range of problems and we expect to see the syndrome confirmed cause canned by zika. >> what...
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to zika-affected areas. also for men who have sexual partners to use condoms when they come back from zika-affected areas. >> what is a reasonable timetable to expect a vaccine? >> we are told by the national institute of health that they hoped to be in clinical trials in september. that would mean that in the next couple of years we could have an approved a vaccine that is both safe and effective, but only time will tell whether that happens. it is very promising. the immune response to zika is robust. so, it is certainly theoretically quite possible, but these things take time. >> you touched upon it in your statement earlier. a lot of the focus on zika, rightfully so, has been on the impact it has on microcephaly. but let me ask you, i know there is a study ongoing with the colombian government to study the link between zika and guillen-barre. is there anything you can share with us on your pool of an area findings? i saw in your statement you said you most certainly believe that will prove there is a dir
to zika-affected areas. also for men who have sexual partners to use condoms when they come back from zika-affected areas. >> what is a reasonable timetable to expect a vaccine? >> we are told by the national institute of health that they hoped to be in clinical trials in september. that would mean that in the next couple of years we could have an approved a vaccine that is both safe and effective, but only time will tell whether that happens. it is very promising. the immune...
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you want to do zika? you take the west nile out. you put zika in. >> lapook: the d.n.a. in vaccines like this can be quickly mass produced. vaccines could take months, not years, to reach clinical trials. >> fauci: hey catherine. >> catherine paquette: good morning. >> lapook: last august, we watched with dr. fauci as volunteer catherine paquette received the very first dose. this experimental vaccine does not contain live virus, so it cannot give her zika. >> one, two, three. >> lapook: a month later, catherine's blood was collected to see if the vaccine was generating the expected immune response. it's turning blue. that's what's called instant gratification. >> lapook: the blue color indicates the presence of antibodies programmed to fight zika. >> fauci: we know that this kind of antibody protects an animal. so you can make a reasonable extrapolation that if you make the same kind of response in a human, that you will ultimately protect the human. and that's exactly what this is showing. >> lapook: that's is a big moment. if that had not turned color... >> fauci: if
you want to do zika? you take the west nile out. you put zika in. >> lapook: the d.n.a. in vaccines like this can be quickly mass produced. vaccines could take months, not years, to reach clinical trials. >> fauci: hey catherine. >> catherine paquette: good morning. >> lapook: last august, we watched with dr. fauci as volunteer catherine paquette received the very first dose. this experimental vaccine does not contain live virus, so it cannot give her zika. >> one,...
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they cannot -- people carrying the zika virus do not know that they have the zika virus. and as well, they have asked for $800 million of which you are not giving to them. this is the epicenter of the potential of the zika virus in the united states. the idea that there's sitting water in places like the gulf region, the idea that people travel and the person who's traveling has a mosquito that bites them and then they -- that mosquito can transmit it. mosquitos in houston, texas. today i stand in opposition to the underlying proposal. we need the $1.9 billion that the administration has asked for. we cannot rob from peter to pay paul. and if you listen to the diagnosis or you listen to the assessment, the doctors are saying that the zika virus invades the brain of the baby and destroys that brain. and therefore we do not know the long-term effects of a woman or of those who have not yet been assessed of the zika virus. this is the wrong way to go. vote against this bill. give what the president wants and the c.d.c. wants now. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman's ti
they cannot -- people carrying the zika virus do not know that they have the zika virus. and as well, they have asked for $800 million of which you are not giving to them. this is the epicenter of the potential of the zika virus in the united states. the idea that there's sitting water in places like the gulf region, the idea that people travel and the person who's traveling has a mosquito that bites them and then they -- that mosquito can transmit it. mosquitos in houston, texas. today i stand...
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zika background. at this point in the attention that has been paid to zika, probably if not all of you are familiar with it. i will go through it rapidly because there are also points at 112 underscore. -- that i want to underscore. the important one is a second bullet. the family, , why is that important? we have considerable experience over the years with very closely-related fire us of the same family and genus. in fact we have successfully developed vaccines to more than one of these. fourth the issue of the vaccine for the virus is not new territory to us. the other issue is that it is transmitted by the 1980's mosquito. let's take a little bit of the history. you must first recognize in 1947 uganda, first of recognize did not mean it evolved at that point. as he got was probably around for a long time before that. it was only recognized that. the first human cases were reported in nigeria in 19 52. the mystery has not completely unfolded. is what happened to zika and that decade and south easter
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we've seen zika coming for months. and we had the administration's detailed comprehensive plan of action sitting up here for over three months. the time so act is way overdue. it's my hope the senate will finally approve zika funding this week, and that house republicans will stop their stalling as well and get to work and do the same. we've lost enough time already. mr. president, i yield the floor. a senator: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from alabama. mr. sessions: mr. president, i would like to share some remar remarks and ask that i be allowed such time as i may consume. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. sessions: i appreciate senator durbin's comments. i think there's clear bipartisan support for dealing with the zika virus and something will be done on that, but make no mistake, on this agreement and our colleagues on the democratic sield as they always -- side as they always do just want to add whatever new expense comes up during the year to the debt, add it to the deficit of th
we've seen zika coming for months. and we had the administration's detailed comprehensive plan of action sitting up here for over three months. the time so act is way overdue. it's my hope the senate will finally approve zika funding this week, and that house republicans will stop their stalling as well and get to work and do the same. we've lost enough time already. mr. president, i yield the floor. a senator: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from alabama. mr. sessions: mr....
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zika, a virus on the move. stay with us. >> at 9:30 - "america tonight" - top investigative reporting, uncovering new perspectives. >> everything that's happening here is illegal. >> then at 10:00 - it's "reports from around the world". >> let's take a closer look. >> antonio mora gives you a global view. >> this is a human rights crisis. >> and at 11:00 - "news wrap-up". clear... concise... complete. ♪ >>> you are watching "inside story." i'm ray suarez. zika is a virus on the move. the world health organization has declared the mosquito-born illness a global health emergency. there have already been an estimated 1.5 million cases in the hemisphere. some 3700 each in honduras and venezuela. many infected have only experienced minor systems, but far more frightening are the babies being born with microcephaly. my guests are still with me, and doctor, before the break, we were talking about how that link with microcephaly has not been nailed down. similarly the transmission through sexual contact in the texas
zika, a virus on the move. stay with us. >> at 9:30 - "america tonight" - top investigative reporting, uncovering new perspectives. >> everything that's happening here is illegal. >> then at 10:00 - it's "reports from around the world". >> let's take a closer look. >> antonio mora gives you a global view. >> this is a human rights crisis. >> and at 11:00 - "news wrap-up". clear... concise... complete. ♪ >>> you...
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that's very similar to zika. we need to get a very specific diagnostic to tell a woman particularly who's pregnant, have you been infected with zika or not? that's going to be very important. and we're working very closely on that. and finally, there's the issue with the vaccine. vaccines are very important. the good news is that zika is what we call a certain class of virus ps and we have successfully developed vaccines against flavi viruses like yellow fever. we're studying that right now. we have already started to develop a vaccine and we can predict that we would likely be in phase one trial just to determine if it's safe and in it produces a good response, probably by the end of the summer and get that going by the end of this year, and if it looks like it's safe, we'll go to the next stage. unlikely to have a vaccine that's widely available for a few years. but we certainly can get the initial steps. again, happy to answer any questions. >> you said once we clear the virus, we're not able to tell if someon
that's very similar to zika. we need to get a very specific diagnostic to tell a woman particularly who's pregnant, have you been infected with zika or not? that's going to be very important. and we're working very closely on that. and finally, there's the issue with the vaccine. vaccines are very important. the good news is that zika is what we call a certain class of virus ps and we have successfully developed vaccines against flavi viruses like yellow fever. we're studying that right now. we...
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most recently we had zika. having said that, i will tell you a bit about zika. it is divided up into four parts . attentionint in the that is been paid to zika, most are familiar with it. i will go through rapidly. there are some point i want to underscore that may ha
most recently we had zika. having said that, i will tell you a bit about zika. it is divided up into four parts . attentionint in the that is been paid to zika, most are familiar with it. i will go through rapidly. there are some point i want to underscore that may ha
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zika is a virus on the move. the world health organization has declared the mosquito-born illness a global health emergency. there have already been an estimated 1.5 million cases in the hemisphere. some 3700 each in honduras and venezuela. many infected have only experienced minor systems, but far more frightening are the babies being born with microcephaly. my guests are still with me, and doctor, before the break, we were talking about how that link with microcephaly has not been nailed down. similarly the transmission through sexual contact in the texas has not been confirmed. how important is it to nail those variables down? >> sexual transmission is less important. we had a case reported in 2008 in colorado. but this microcephaly link is novel avenue, and driving the public health response among citizens, so this is very, very important. a lot of these actions are premised on the fact that this is microcephaly. so we need to make sure we get this right, that there are not other factors involved. and you mig
zika is a virus on the move. the world health organization has declared the mosquito-born illness a global health emergency. there have already been an estimated 1.5 million cases in the hemisphere. some 3700 each in honduras and venezuela. many infected have only experienced minor systems, but far more frightening are the babies being born with microcephaly. my guests are still with me, and doctor, before the break, we were talking about how that link with microcephaly has not been nailed...
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literally within days of seeing the first zika virus within the range of infants who died from the zika infection and to provide guidance and education to providers and women of child-bearing age and their partners. with additional resources we would be able to better understand the mechanisms of that harm and full range of that harm. we don't know what happens to infants born with normal-sized heads to mothers who were infected with the zika virus. we need to begin those studies now. third, as mentioned, asymptomatic illness can cause birth defects. that's why we have very detailed guidance for what doctors should do for testing of pregnant women who may have been exposed. fourth, zika almost certainly causes the guillen-barre syndrome. we'll know more soon. variety of infections caused beyond guillen-barre syndrome, it would not be surprised for zika to be associated with that. the really new thing about zika is the connection to birth defects as a result with the other parts of the department of health and human services, we're planning for an increase in the number of cases in puert
literally within days of seeing the first zika virus within the range of infants who died from the zika infection and to provide guidance and education to providers and women of child-bearing age and their partners. with additional resources we would be able to better understand the mechanisms of that harm and full range of that harm. we don't know what happens to infants born with normal-sized heads to mothers who were infected with the zika virus. we need to begin those studies now. third, as...
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since the last major zika outbreak in 2007, the cdc produced a test to detect zika in a sample taken from an infected child. more recently, the cdc activated its emergency operations center last month in response to this latest outbreak and on february 1, the world health organization designated the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. our public health system has acted quickly to increase its surveillance and diagnosis capabilities in infected areas and to ramp up what had been very limited scientific research on this virus. i want to thank the cdc and nih for their very hard work and rapid response in this case. however, much work remains to be done so that we can better understand the zika virus and develop proven strategies to treat infected individuals. to contain the virus' spread and ultimately to develop effective therapies and vaccines that will neutralize the threat entirely. further, we must work diligently to assess every available control measure and adopt the most effective policies to prevent the virus from entering the mosquito population in th
since the last major zika outbreak in 2007, the cdc produced a test to detect zika in a sample taken from an infected child. more recently, the cdc activated its emergency operations center last month in response to this latest outbreak and on february 1, the world health organization designated the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. our public health system has acted quickly to increase its surveillance and diagnosis capabilities in infected areas and to ramp up what...
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whether they had zika or don't. and for the women who have the zika virus during pregnancy, we need to come up with ways of thatsing the likelihood they will have impacted fetuses. theher that is measuring duration or using a combination of ultrasound and other types of test that have not been developed. i think that will be critically important. so it is doing things that can help manage the risks that we need to be focused a lot of attention on. do you have anything to add to that? to fill in the primary gaps in research? iso the idea that this is a critical time. we can get critical information to people who are scared. a couple of other areas that are is aboutortant, one the persistence of the virus in different body sites. right now, our resolution is about sexual transmission is based on their little information about how long the virus can persist. of the harmtion that it causes and we are interesting. about whether it does clear in semen. is the work on diagnostics. i am very proud of my centers for disease
whether they had zika or don't. and for the women who have the zika virus during pregnancy, we need to come up with ways of thatsing the likelihood they will have impacted fetuses. theher that is measuring duration or using a combination of ultrasound and other types of test that have not been developed. i think that will be critically important. so it is doing things that can help manage the risks that we need to be focused a lot of attention on. do you have anything to add to that? to fill in...
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at night about zika? >> that is assuming a good sleep at night. i go to sleep at night. the thing about this that is disturbing and we have said it many times is that it is the dichotomy of the disease. if you were to put aside pregnant women, it is really a relatively mild disease. 80% of that sentence and 20% get symptoms that are mild. the virus last in the body for 70's and is gone. last in the seamen for variable periods of time. on the left and you have a relatively mild disease that when a woman gets infected during pregnancy it could be absolutely devastating to her and her fetus. that is an unusual situation, particularly when you are dealing with a mosquito borne infection. in some respects, part of it is the similar to what we have seen in the 1960's with rubella. as a disease it was relatively mild. if children can infected before infected, iti got took to get infected, you would hope that all the young women will get infected so when they are older, it protects them. what happened is that som
at night about zika? >> that is assuming a good sleep at night. i go to sleep at night. the thing about this that is disturbing and we have said it many times is that it is the dichotomy of the disease. if you were to put aside pregnant women, it is really a relatively mild disease. 80% of that sentence and 20% get symptoms that are mild. the virus last in the body for 70's and is gone. last in the seamen for variable periods of time. on the left and you have a relatively mild disease...
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nor is there one for the zika virus. that is what makes prevention of zika in the first place so critical. unexpected health issues like zika can present tremendous challenges for already disadvantaged communities and sink families deeper into poverty. this is a vicious cycle as many of these committees living conditions that can compound zika transmission including lack of access to shelter or air-conditioning, living or working near standing water, and inadequate health insurance coverage. these families cannot afford to wait any longer for congress to take action on zika. the good the good news is we can prevent zika transmission. in zika response efforts, we can help ensure access to contraception, family planning, and maternal health care for women at risk. for families of children born with microcephaly, we can ensure access to quality pediatric care and social support services. and we can support research and development for a vaccine an adequate testing. in order to do all of this, we need congress to abandon pol
nor is there one for the zika virus. that is what makes prevention of zika in the first place so critical. unexpected health issues like zika can present tremendous challenges for already disadvantaged communities and sink families deeper into poverty. this is a vicious cycle as many of these committees living conditions that can compound zika transmission including lack of access to shelter or air-conditioning, living or working near standing water, and inadequate health insurance coverage....
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the zika infection. in with the public and our partners to recognize that increase of travel related cases that the '80s mosquito common in florida between micro supplely -- micron cephalus and what was most clear from that briefing is about transmission. in the impact of zika after infected. but based upon the information from that meeting for travel related cases to issue an executive order with health emergencies and the county's and i declare perp -- public health the emergencies and has since added counties to that declaration. those rekey directives with the commissioner of agriculture who oversees the office of mosquito control to connect with the local board. with the public galleries to vulnerable populations to date with diagnostic tools. and to address comprehensive activities. recognize with over 29 residents and over 100 million tourists, ford mustang of a possible threat of the zika virus and that our lack of and that our capacity plays an essential role. he called on the florida department
the zika infection. in with the public and our partners to recognize that increase of travel related cases that the '80s mosquito common in florida between micro supplely -- micron cephalus and what was most clear from that briefing is about transmission. in the impact of zika after infected. but based upon the information from that meeting for travel related cases to issue an executive order with health emergencies and the county's and i declare perp -- public health the emergencies and has...
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>> tonight, the zika outbreak. we're in the brazilian hot zone where families are dealing with the devastatating effects of the disease. and here at home at least 50 cases now confirmed. tonight we're with the disease detectives searching for answers to stop the explosive spread of this mysterious virus. >>> plus, feel the bern. how bernie sanders, the senator from vermont -- you want a revolution >> -- started a revolution. the race to the white house intensifying after his surprising strength in the iowa showdown with hillary. so is america ready for higher taxes and free college education? >>> and lady gaga is gearing up for that super bowl applause. applause >> the sensational singer joining a star-studded list of performers belting the national anthem before the big game, hoping to hit the high notes as whitney houston did 25 years but first the "nightline 5." >> the bold nissan rogue with intuitive all-wheel drive. because winter needs a hero. nissan. innovation that excites. seconds. >>> good evening. thanks
>> tonight, the zika outbreak. we're in the brazilian hot zone where families are dealing with the devastatating effects of the disease. and here at home at least 50 cases now confirmed. tonight we're with the disease detectives searching for answers to stop the explosive spread of this mysterious virus. >>> plus, feel the bern. how bernie sanders, the senator from vermont -- you want a revolution >> -- started a revolution. the race to the white house intensifying after...
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new, from metamucil, the #1 doctor recommended brand. >>> zika may be new to america, >>> zika may be new to america but the world has suffered many outbreaks. despite its ability to global trot and spread, some third world countries are actually winning the battle with mosquito-borne diseases. our paul tillsly in africa. >> zika virus outbreaks have traveled the world. crossing continents and oceans infecting millions of people. it all began in africa. not just the first human life as we know it, here at the cradle of human kind near johannesburg but the zika virus itself was discovered here on the continue innocent. in 1947, scientists in uganda in east africa were researching diseases such as yellow fever with monkeys and one became sick with a new virus. the scientists decided to name it after the forest in which the monkey was found. zika. >> and then to the best of our knowledge, it kind of went under the radar screen in africa and in southeast asia. in the first outbreak was in 2010 in the islands of yap. and it was very, very recognized because it was an explosive outbreak. >>
new, from metamucil, the #1 doctor recommended brand. >>> zika may be new to america, >>> zika may be new to america but the world has suffered many outbreaks. despite its ability to global trot and spread, some third world countries are actually winning the battle with mosquito-borne diseases. our paul tillsly in africa. >> zika virus outbreaks have traveled the world. crossing continents and oceans infecting millions of people. it all began in africa. not just the...
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zika is really dangerous or zika's not going to impact me at all. there is some desire to learn more. been requests we know of from community health workers who have the ability to reach out to the community in a culturally competent way but they don't have the access to that training to learn more about the zika and what they can do. is calling the families in central america and trying to find out what they know so they know what to do here in the united states particularly in the endemic areas. there has been cuts to title 10 clinics but we have not seen the aca fully realized. in states where we are focused in like florida and texas, medicaid expansion is not happen there and it's so important so folks can have access to care if the clinic is open. going on the impact on how there is limited access, limited education, and limited resources and that is impacting our community. we have a lot to do. >> thank you for that. you mentioned florida which has been in the media and in the news of a past couple of days, particularly for new cases of locall
zika is really dangerous or zika's not going to impact me at all. there is some desire to learn more. been requests we know of from community health workers who have the ability to reach out to the community in a culturally competent way but they don't have the access to that training to learn more about the zika and what they can do. is calling the families in central america and trying to find out what they know so they know what to do here in the united states particularly in the endemic...
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in the zika bill. so, it's discouraging. and i call on all of us who voted for that bipartisan bill, and it is all of us here as far as i know, bring back that bill. keep out the bad stuff. it is that enough they cut funding for ebola. that is horrible. but these things are added, if thewill, insults to american people, thinking we are doing something good when we are doing some bad things as well. i just wanted to say quickly in closing, i am so disgusted with the situation, as we all are, everyone of us. we don't know how we got here, we just got here. so, i am hoping we can do something different in the future, mr. chairman. and i have written legislation that would create a $3 billion publi public emergency health fund, kind of like fema. hhsould allow the cdc and to use those funds to address global health threats. and it would allow them to go in. they would notify congress. we could overrule them if we didn't like it. but we wouldn't put politics in the middle of this thing. i am, you can see, a little worked up. and
in the zika bill. so, it's discouraging. and i call on all of us who voted for that bipartisan bill, and it is all of us here as far as i know, bring back that bill. keep out the bad stuff. it is that enough they cut funding for ebola. that is horrible. but these things are added, if thewill, insults to american people, thinking we are doing something good when we are doing some bad things as well. i just wanted to say quickly in closing, i am so disgusted with the situation, as we all are,...
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and for example, men who may have traveled in areas with zika infection or may have had a positive zika test, the cdc is actually recommending now that they use condoms, or obtain from sex, in order to not transmit, despite the fact that we don't know and can't quantify what those risks might be. and for doctors, they're asking doctors and patients to speak to their doctors about this risk. >> paula avila, i'd like to hear from you again because we have been talking about underresources systems, about the areas that the legal system doesn't allow all options, what should be, but is, what the range of full options should be often to women given the reality of life in barrios, in central america, what should couples and what should women who seek to protect themselves and their future children be doing? >> i like a lot of your question it goes to the point that gisele was making that was very, very clear and why, the majority of the recommendations three are given by governments are to women. be and women don't get pregnant on their own. there's a big responsibility also in men to use con
and for example, men who may have traveled in areas with zika infection or may have had a positive zika test, the cdc is actually recommending now that they use condoms, or obtain from sex, in order to not transmit, despite the fact that we don't know and can't quantify what those risks might be. and for doctors, they're asking doctors and patients to speak to their doctors about this risk. >> paula avila, i'd like to hear from you again because we have been talking about underresources...
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went to an area that has zika, got a bite, and came back. we have seen 10 cases in which an individual went to one of the various areas, got infected, and sexually transmitted the good to their partner. a more significant and immediate concern is puerto rico, where we know there are over 800 cases that have been diagnosed. however, we suspect that it could be significantly higher. the reason is that for most people you might not have a lot of symptoms when you get zika. if you are not pregnant, or the partner of someone who is pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you may not even know that you end up having zika. that means people are not affirmatively going to the doctor and getting tested on these issues. here is the good news, that because of the good work that has been done by the department of health and human services by the cdc and in -- and nih, we have a plan over the next several months to begin developing a vaccine and continually improve our diagnostic tests. we are also working with all of the states so they are properly prepared
went to an area that has zika, got a bite, and came back. we have seen 10 cases in which an individual went to one of the various areas, got infected, and sexually transmitted the good to their partner. a more significant and immediate concern is puerto rico, where we know there are over 800 cases that have been diagnosed. however, we suspect that it could be significantly higher. the reason is that for most people you might not have a lot of symptoms when you get zika. if you are not pregnant,...
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speaker, i rise to present h.r. 5243, the zika response appropriations act. the zika virus clearly poses a great threat to public health, not only in the united states, but around the globe. it's become increasingly important that we, the congress, act to protect our most vulnerable, particularly infants and pregnant women, from the risks of this disease. our response must be urgent, direct and strategic. targeted at preventing the further spread of this disease. the bill before you today provides $622.1 million to fight this dangerous virus. it prioritizes critical activities that must begin immediately, such as vaccine development and mosquito control. i was glad to see that the administration took our committee's advice and redirected $589 million from less urgent needs to fund immediate actions to respond to zika. this was and is the most immediate source of funding in the fight against zika. but given the severity of the crisis, it's clear we must do more. the funds within this legislation will continue the department of health and human services' and th
speaker, i rise to present h.r. 5243, the zika response appropriations act. the zika virus clearly poses a great threat to public health, not only in the united states, but around the globe. it's become increasingly important that we, the congress, act to protect our most vulnerable, particularly infants and pregnant women, from the risks of this disease. our response must be urgent, direct and strategic. targeted at preventing the further spread of this disease. the bill before you today...
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no treatment for zika. soso the brazililian government is trying to control the epidemic the only way it can -- >> every house in this area is visited at least once a month by the soldiers to loo for any place a mosquito could breed. so if a soldier knocks on the door you have to open up. we follow one soldier on his inspections. he's even looking to&see where the water drains out of the refrigerator, the condensation, to make sure there's no pooling water. that's all it would take for he's putting a chemical, a larvicide on top which will kill those and hopefully will last d protect this water until the next time he comes. like everyone in brazil these days we apply mosquito repellent constantly. but the virus is on the move. more than 50 cases so far reported in the u.s. all travel related. lizzy morales, a houston mother, contracted zika on a christmas visit to el salvador. >> you could see bumps in my lips. my eyes. my ears. you have no strength, no energy. like to do anything. not to even sit down. all
no treatment for zika. soso the brazililian government is trying to control the epidemic the only way it can -- >> every house in this area is visited at least once a month by the soldiers to loo for any place a mosquito could breed. so if a soldier knocks on the door you have to open up. we follow one soldier on his inspections. he's even looking to&see where the water drains out of the refrigerator, the condensation, to make sure there's no pooling water. that's all it would take...
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burr: there doesn't seem to be much news, if any, about zika infection, zika infected people in europe or asia or africa. could you help me understand what's going on there. mr. frieden: we have seen, for example, sexually transmitted zika in parts of europe. we're really not sure what's happening in asia. it may be that zika has been around for so long people are immune to it, or it may be they will have a large outbreak. only time will tell. that's one reason we need really good monitoring systems in place to track what's happening. when we improve monitoring systems, it's like civil aviation. if the whole world does it together, the whole world is safer. that's one thing we have to continue to strengthen in global health. mr. burr: there's a large event happening in brazil this summer. if you were in charge of this year's summer olympics, what would you do? cancel it? move to a safer place? postpone it? mr. frieden: there's no public health reason to cancel or delay the olympics. our recommendation about travel is a recommendation regardless of why you travel. we say if you're pregn
burr: there doesn't seem to be much news, if any, about zika infection, zika infected people in europe or asia or africa. could you help me understand what's going on there. mr. frieden: we have seen, for example, sexually transmitted zika in parts of europe. we're really not sure what's happening in asia. it may be that zika has been around for so long people are immune to it, or it may be they will have a large outbreak. only time will tell. that's one reason we need really good monitoring...
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first the zika background. many people right now because of the public attention that has been put to zika. i show you this not to hit you with microbiological names but to point out one thing. this is a virus that is a genus virus. why is that important? is important because these are the viruses that we have a lot of experience with. the viruses include dinghy, yellow fever japanese encephalitis and west nile virus. it's bad news that we have a new one and it's good news that not only do we have the experience of viruses and investigators working on the viruses but because we have made successful vaccines against the viruses and i will get back to that in a minute. i have a fair amount of confidence that we will have a vaccine for zika, when is really the issue. the other thing that is transmitted by mosquito that is copious in the americas, that's critical. this didn't happen by accident. the setting was made. the mode of transit -- transmission is predominantly bascue device that you heard tom friedman and
first the zika background. many people right now because of the public attention that has been put to zika. i show you this not to hit you with microbiological names but to point out one thing. this is a virus that is a genus virus. why is that important? is important because these are the viruses that we have a lot of experience with. the viruses include dinghy, yellow fever japanese encephalitis and west nile virus. it's bad news that we have a new one and it's good news that not only do we...